What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homeless Case Management position at Human Services, Inc.?
Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Specialist- Homeless Case Manager
Human Services, Inc. is a recovery driven community mental health center that has served the Chester County community for 50 years. The goal of Human Services, Inc. is to provide for the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Human Services, Inc. remains committed to providing quality care that is most responsive to the needs of the individual in the most appropriate, less intrusive manner.
Status of Position: Full-time, exempt/non-exempt, position available in the Residential and Support Services Department at Human Services, Inc. located in West Chester, PA. The CTI Specialist/Homeless Case Manager is responsible for:
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide street/shelter outreach
- Assist consumers in making critical transitions in their lives
- Assist consumers in creating linkages to long term community supports
- Assess and evaluate consumer strengths and needs
- Work with other CTI members in a team approach
- Work in the consumer’s community
- Mediate and advocate on behalf of consumers to help them obtain and maintain permanent housing, health care, benefits, entitlements, and transportation
- Monitor service delivery
- Travel throughout Chester County including Oxford, Nottingham, Phoenixville etc. is required.
Compensation:
Bachelors Degree: $35,000
Master's Degree: $40,000
Required Clearances
FBI, Child Abuse History, PA Criminal History, PA Driver’s License. Employees must maintain a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or other social service-related field.
- Have a thorough knowledge of recovery and wellness philosophy.
- Have a working knowledge of issues faced by those who experience serious mental illness and homelessness
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish positive working relationships with staff, community partners and consumers.
- Relate positively with colleagues and representatives of other agencies.
- Have the ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences.
- 1 year experience with homeless/mental health population
- 1 year TSS/Case Management experience.
EEOC Statement: Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protested status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Human Services, Inc. has developed a comprehensive Illness Prevention Policy in response to COVID-19.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Case Management: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
